Zimbabwe's president completed his annual address by flashlight after electricity failed at the national assembly on Tuesday, October 28. Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa read final remarks in darkness before leaving the chamber at Mount Hampden, where power returned minutes later. Parliamentary officials had requested backup generators and standby crews in a letter dated Monday, October 21, but equipment malfunctioned and technicians delayed restoring service.
Speaker Jacob Mudenda apologized and promised consequences for whoever caused the disruption. The 83-year-old leader appeared frustrated as an assistant held a torch over his notes. Zimbabwe experiences blackouts lasting 20 hours in some regions as drought reduces hydroelectric generation at Kariba Dam to 1,296 megawatt,s against demand reaching 2,000 megawatts.
Speaker Jacob Mudenda apologized and promised consequences for whoever caused the disruption. The 83-year-old leader appeared frustrated as an assistant held a torch over his notes. Zimbabwe experiences blackouts lasting 20 hours in some regions as drought reduces hydroelectric generation at Kariba Dam to 1,296 megawatt,s against demand reaching 2,000 megawatts.
